- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burns, OR
Henry L Slater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry L Slater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410249000361
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry L Slater Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Burns · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry L Slater Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry L Slater Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Burns, OR.
School address
District: Harney County Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410249000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Henry L Slater Elementary School shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 410249000361 · Burns, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 12.9:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Burns High School (215 students)
Henry L Slater Elementary School shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Henry L Slater Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Henry L Slater Elementary School
297 students
- Burns High Sch
Burns High School
215 students
- Hines Middle S
Hines Middle School
164 students
- Burns High Des 7
Burns High Desert Academy
7 students
What this shows Henry L Slater Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry L Slater Elementary School compares
Henry L Slater Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 4% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Oregon - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Henry L Slater Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Harney County Sd 3 reports $17,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry L Slater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hines Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns High Desert Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Henry L Slater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry L Slater Elementary School
How many students attend Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burns, OR. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry L Slater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry L Slater Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry L Slater Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Henry L Slater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry L Slater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry L Slater Elementary School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Burns, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry L Slater Elementary School?
Henry L Slater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry L Slater Elementary School rank among public schools in Burns?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry L Slater Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Burns, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harney County Sd 3?
Besides Henry L Slater Elementary School, Harney County Sd 3 also operates Burns High School (215 students), Hines Middle School (164 students), and Burns High Desert Academy (7 students). See the Harney County Sd 3 district page for the complete list.